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An Academy Award nominated short film about a neighbor with disabilities and a community with a plan.
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The Collector of Bedford Street is an Academy Award nominated short documentary that follows the filmmaker's 60 year old neighbor, Larry Selman, a community activist and fundraiser who has an intellectual disability. Every year, Larry collects thousands of dollars for charities while living at the poverty line. When Larry’s primary caregiver becomes unable to care for him, his New York City neighborhood community rallies together to protect his independent lifestyle by establishing an adult trust fund in his behalf.
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In less than 40 minutes you have achieved more than the countless professional speeches I have ever given on inclusive communities.
Doreen Croser, Executive Director, AAIDD, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This often humorous and warm-hearted film is highly recommended for college students and other adults who work with the disabled or are interested in inclusive communities.
Maureen Puffer-Rothenberg, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
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Nominated for an Academy Award in the Short Documentary Category 2002
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Appropriate for: Middle School High School College/University
Special Features:
DVD has an additional video on supplemental needs trust created by the NY State Bar Association, scenes cut from the HBO/Cinemas broadcast version, photos, links to study guides and NPR radio stories, an interview with the filmmaker, closed captioning, Spanish language subtitles, and audio description.
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